Monday to Wedneday, March 11-13. 7.30pm. Lawrence Batley Theatre. BOUNCERS. John Godber's beloved play has been updated for the twenty-first century by the John Godber Company. Tickets £12 - £20 / Under 26s £8 / Kirklees Passport holders get £3 off Full Price tickets. Tickets can be booked via the Box Office on 01484 430528 and online at thelbt.org

Billy Fury is seen performing live on giant screen, while Fury's Tornados back him as they did all those years ago

Thursday, March 14. Huddersfield Town Hall. HALFWAY TO PARADISE.... THE BILLY FURY STORY. 36 years after Rock n Roll legend Billy Fury died...his original band come to Huddersfield! Fury was one of UK's biggest stars from 1960 -1966, having more hit singles in the 60's than the Beatles & Stones. Thanks to new technology, his band are now able to play once again with their old boss & friend. Billy is seen performing live on a giant screen, while Fury's Tornados back him as they did all those years ago. Tickets £23 + concessions plus £1 booking fee. Box Office : 01484 225755 .

Thursday, March 21, 2019. 7.30pm. Huddersfield Town Hall. Robert White - The Tank Top Tour. Robert White wowed the judges and viewers alike with his fast-paced comedy routines when he made the finals on this year's Britain’s Got Talent. He is now set to bring all that fun you saw on the TV live to Huddersfield.

Friday, March 22. 7.30pm. Huddersfield Town Hall, HD1 2TA. Relive the passion, the flare, and the unique sensitivity of George Michael in this incredible concert sensation. BOX OFFICE: 01484 225755 WEBSITE: www.KirkleesTownHalls.co.uk

Saturday, 23 March 2019. 7.30pm. Cleckheaton Town Hall. Thank You For The Music - A Tribute To Abba. BOX OFFICE: 01484 225755. WEBSITE: www.KirkleesTownHalls.co.uk

Passionate Machine by Rosy Carrick credit Sharon Kilgannon

Tuesday, March 26. 7.45pm. Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen Street HD1 2SP. Passionate Machine by Rosy Carrick. What would you change if you could travel through time? In this multi-award winning original blend of science, sci-fi, Schwarzenegger and self-determination, Rosy Carrick explores the realities of time travel to find out. Passionate Machine is a playful, intelligent and searingly honest story about obsession, salvation and finding yourself – literally. Age guide 12+. £14, £8 conc, 01484 430 528 www.thelbt.org . Double bill with Eleutheromania by Alice Henry.

Tuesday 9 – Saturday 20 April 2019. Alhambra Theatre, Bradford. Motown Celebrates 60th Anniversary As Five Star Production of 'Motown The Musical' heads for the Alhambra, Bradford. Motown the Musical uncovers the true story of the legendary record label that changed music history and created the soundtrack of a generation. Tickets: £54.50 – £19.50. Call the Box Office on 01274 432000 or visit bradford-theatres.co.uk

Monty Python's Spamalot musical

Wednesday 10 to Saturday 13 April. Victoria Theatre . Fountain Street , Halifax. HX1 1BP. HAOS Productions, our local renowned theatrical company are bringing Spamalot: The Monty Python Musical Spamtacular to the Victoria . Their new show promises to be a riotous comedy lovingly ripped off from the hugely successful classic film ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ . Tickets for this show are available from £19.75. Purchase tickets online, www.victoriatheatre.co.uk , or by calling the Box Office on 01422 351158.

Michael O’Reilly and Kira Malou star in Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage

Wednesday 17 April – Saturday 20 April. Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street , Halifax. HX1 1BP. Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage. The iconic story of Baby and Johnny, featuring the hit songs 'Hungry Eyes', ‘Hey! Baby’, ‘Do You Love Me?’ and the heart stopping ‘(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life’, returns to the stage, following two blockbuster West End runs, three hit UK tours, and multiple sensational international productions. Tickets for this show are available from £31.75. Purchase tickets online, www.victoriatheatre.co.uk , or by calling the Box Office on 01422 351158

'Renaissance Men' by Bag of Beard Theatre collective

Thursday, April 18. Square Chapel, Halifax. 8pm. 'Renaissance Men' by Bag of Beard Theatre collective. A new play, a dark comedy about life, art and friendship, touching on issues of toxic masculinity and mental health.

Tuesday, April 30 2019. Victoria Theatre, Halifax. Strictly winner Kevin Clifton set to BURN THE FLOOR in 2019. Kevin will be joined by Strictly’s newest pro, Italian heart-throb, Graziano Di Prima, in the show that has revolutionised Ballroom style over the last two decades. Combining jaw-dropping choreography and ground-breaking moves, BURN THE FLOOR will bring their famous, infectious and rebellious energy to the stage in their first ever UK tour. Tickets for this show are available from £32. Purchase tickets online, www.victoriatheatre.co.uk , or by calling the Box Office on 01422 351158 .

Thursday, March 14. 7.30pm. The Picturedrome, Holmfirth. Wilko Johnson with special guest Glenn Tilbrook. This show will be raising money and food donations for a local foodbank that is part of The Trussell Trust network. People can bring (preferably non-perishable food) to the gig and leave in the special baskets provided. They’ll then be collected and delivered to the nearest foodbank, as well as any money made from Glenn’s merchandise sales.

Wednesday, March 27. 11:30. University of Huddersfield, Student Central. President Street - Coffee House Sessions Tour. The Melbourne-based pop fusion collective with a sound you can’t quite put your finger on are on the road promoting new single 'Can't Go On'. YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHxwrxuYEA4NfITlFV0JswA

Saturday, March 30. Huddersfield Town Hall. One of the biggest Massed Bands concerts at Huddersfield for some time, when Grimethorpe Colliery Band are the special guests of Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band. Conductor on the night will be Dr David Thornton, B & R's Musical Director. Tickets are on sale from the band’s great friends at Ryecorn Wholefoods, Bethel St., Brighouse or available from the usual Kirkees outlets (in person, online or 01484 225755).

Sunday, March 31. 7.00pm. St Paul's Hall, Huddersfield. Hade Edge Band present the music and story of BRASSED OFF. Story will be narrated by local celebrity JON HAMMOND. Tickets £10. You can book your tickets in advance by calling Robert on 07512 600602, obtain them from any band member or pay on the door. Refreshments and Raffle.

Ongoing - Roger Davies has two exhibitions at the Harrison Lord Gallery , 5 Bradford Rd, Brighouse, HD6 1RW Tel. 01484 722462. www.harrisonlord.co.uk . The first is a collection of Christmas scenes depicting Brass Bands and carol singers around the tree. The second is a series of paintings showing Huddersfield Town fans going off to the match.

Community

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 8-10. Keighley & Worth Valley Railway’s Spring Steam Gala - Line: Trains from Oxenhope, Haworth, Oakworth, Damems, Ingrow West and Keighley throughout the 3 days. Tickets: Day Rover: Adult: £25, Concession: £22, Child: £12.50. Purchase day rover tickets on the KWVR website. More tickets available to purchase on the day. Head to www.kwvr.co.uk for more information and to purchase tickets.

Sunday, March 10. 1pm and 2.30pm. Bagshaw Museum, Wilton Park, Batley. Take a peep behind the scenes at Bagshaw Museum in Batley and discover everything there is to know about the stunning Victorian Gothic mansion. The tours last approximately 45 minutes and are family-friendly. They are free and places can be booked on the day at the museum’s reception desk. For further information please contact Bagshaw Museum, Wilton Park, Batley on 01924 324765

Wednesday, March 13. 2pm. Square Chapel, Halifax. Illustrated historical talk by David Glover. Mystery! Grand Duchess Anastasia or Anna Henderson? The youngest daughter of Russian Tsar Nicholas II was believed murdered in 1918. But in 1920, a young woamn in Berlin claimed to be her! One of the most absorbing 2oth Century mysteries. Book via Square Chapel Box Office on 01422 or online at https://www.squarechapel.co.uk/book-tickets/. Tickets £6 (5£ concession).

Oakwell Hall Country Park (Image: Kirklees Council)

Sunday, March 17. Oakwell Country Hall Park. 2-4pm. Enjoy writing? Enjoy the great outdoors? Then the perfect place to be on Sunday, 17 March, is Oakwell Hall Country Park in Birstall. Les Hughes, a former journalist and lecturer on the Leeds University BA Journalism course, is running a creative writing session that will use the country park and its gardens as inspiration to put pen to paper. The creative writing will be in a relaxed setting around a campfire. Participants are asked to bring a notepad and pen to write down their thoughts. Tickets are £5 per person. Places must be booked in advance at the Visitor Centre shop, in the courtyard next to the car park at the top of Nova Lane, or by telephoning 01924 324761. The Visitor Centre shop is open Wednesdays to Sundays 10am-4pm and Tuesdays during school holidays.

Dwell Time

Join the Dwell Time team along the Penistone Line for a series of art, film, theatre and poetry events for the Dwell Time launch during Pensitone Art Week (16th - 24th March). Dwell Time is an arts publication of selected contributions reflecting on mental wellbeing. Huddersfield: Wednesday, March 20. (International Day of Happiness) Dwell Time Publication Launch (Huddersfield) with Bob Clayden – Pinhole Camera at Huddersfield Railway Station Penistone: Thursday, March 21. (World Poetry Day): Dwell Time Publication Launch (Penistone) with Performances, Film Screenings & Discussions at The White Hart, Penistone Penistone Line: Thursday, March 21.(World Poetry Day): Dwell Time Poetry presented by Marnie Simpson and launch of Dwell Time Art Trail at Penistone Line Railway Stations Sheffield: Wednesday, March 20 - Friday March 22: Dwell Time Publication Launch (Sheffield) with Amelia Baron - Take 10 at Sheffield Railway Station

Wednesday, March 20. 2pm. Square Chapel, Halifax. Illustrated historical talk by David Glover. Old Halifax Photos - Part 8. See past views of Woodside Mansion and Woodside Baths, old houses such as Castle Carr and Upper Saltonstall. Be amazed at forgotten buildings in Southowram Bank, Claremount and Lee Bank. Book via Square Chapel Box Office on 01422 or online at https://www.squarechapel.co.uk/book-tickets/. Tickets £6 (5£ concession)

Scary Little Girls present The Full Bronte

Friday, March 22. Cleckheaton Library. 7pm. Scary Little Girls Presents: THE FULL BRONTE!. A riotous cabaret and evening of Wuthering Delights! A delight for literature aficionados and theatre fans alike – and of course every devoted Brontëphile.

Huddersfield Open Market

Sunday, March 24. 10am. Old Market Building, Brook Street. Huddersfield. HD1 1RG. HUDDERSFIELD AUTO / RETRO JUMBLE. Organised by Phoenix Fairs, the event, situated in the picturesque Grade II* Victorian market building, consists of up to 130+ stalls selling car and motorcycle parts, accessories, tools, motoring literature, brochures, mascots, automobilia, workshop manuals, retro items, etc, in fact, anything concerned with motoring, with the emphasis being on the older (and not-so-old) collectors car or motorcycle. There will be free trade papers and free street parking. A good selection of hot and cold refreshments will be available and the event will be well sign-posted. CONTACT: Jeff Needham (PF) tel/fax 01773 819154, 07795505388

Thursday, March 28. John Smith's Stadium. Marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe and athletics gold medalist Steve Cram will be the stars of the show at Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice ‘An Audience With’ evening. THe event hosted by hilarious Yorkshire comedian Pete Emmett who’s entertained audiences alongside the likes of Johnny Vegas, Mike Tyson, Dame Kelly Holmes and Sugar Ray Leonard in recent years. If you want to take your place at this fantastic event – book now! Championship tickets are £550 for a table of 10 or £55 per person. Visit www.forgetmenotchild.co.uk/audience for more information or email events@forgetmenotchild.co.uk or call 01484 411040.

Monday, April 1 for a month. The Hebden Bridge Visitors' Centre. The Halifax Art Society is holding its Spring Exhibition. As well as an excellent selection of members' work for sale at very competitive prices, we will be show casing paintings of beautiful bright Sunflowers painted by our members to raise funds and awareness for our local chosen charity "The Macmillan Unit " at Calderdale Royal Hospital.

Wednesday, April 3. 2pm. Square Chapel, Halifax. Illustrated historical talk by David Glover. Some Calderdale Scientists, Engineers and Inventors. Calderdale gave birth to: A man who made scientific instuments for King George III; a man who brought electric light to Halifax and helped develop the telephone; and the inventor of Linoleum and Lincrusta. Book via Square Chapel Box Office on 01422 or online at https://www.squarechapel.co.uk/book-tickets/. Tickets £6 (5£ concession)

Thursday, April 4. At the Old Court Room, Huddersfield Town Hall. National Trust Supporters’ Group, Huddersfield and Halifax, Holme and Calder Association. “Interior Worlds” 10.30am. At the Old Court Room, Huddersfield Town Hall. Talk by Simon McCormach, Curator of an exhibition at Nostell Priory in 2018 celebrating the work of Thomas Chippendale. Members £3.00, non-members £4.00. Includes refreshments from 10.00am. All welcome.

Sunday, April 7. 1pm and 2.30pm. Bagshaw Museum, Wilton Park, Batley. Take a peep behind the scenes at Bagshaw Museum in Batley and discover everything there is to know about the stunning Victorian Gothic mansion. The tours last approximately 45 minutes and are family-friendly. They are free and places can be booked on the day at the museum’s reception desk. For further information please contact Bagshaw Museum, Wilton Park, Batley on 01924 324765

Wednesday, April 10. 2pm. Square Chapel, Halifax. Illustrated historical talk by David Glover. John Crossley & Sons Of Dean Clough, 1803-1982 - A Slideshow. The story of the world's largest carpet factory told in pictures. A Halifax institution, and one of the town's most respected employers. Book via Square Chapel Box Office on 01422 or online at https://www.squarechapel.co.uk/book-tickets/. Tickets £6 (5£ concession)

Crow Nest Park

Friday, April 12. Crow Nest Park Golf Club, Hove Edge, Brighouse. 7pm for 7.30pm. Old Rastrickians' Association Annual Dinner. Guest Speaker will be Martin Hanner, who started at the former Rastrick Grammar School in 1969. We will be delighted to welcome any of his contemporaries who wish to attend, and celebrate their fifty years plus others who began in years ending with a nine, along with Old Rastrickians of ALL eras. Colleagues are welcome to contact me on oldrastrickians@yahoo.co.uk or 07835 235195.

Tuesday, April 23. The Friends of Skelmanthorpe Library present 'Magic Moments with Shakespeare's Minor Characters' - A celebration of William Shakespeare's birthday. Roll up any actors, singers, musicians, dancers, jesters and jugglers from the Skelmanthorpe and Denby Dale areas. Email: mikeroblibrary2019@gmail.com or text/call 07850 439332

Friday, May 3. The Arches in Dean Clough, Halifax. There’ll be fun among the flowers, with comedian and radio presenter Steve Royle announced to compere this year’s colourful Floral Bling Fling business ladies’ lunch. The first, “Diamond” Bling Fling, with its glittering jewellery theme, raised an impressive £17,750 for the Forget Me Not Children's Hospice. If you want to get involved, donate, or sponsor you can get in touch via the website www.theblingfling.co.uk

Saturday, March 9. 7.30pm. Waring Green Community Centre. 7.30pm. Brighouse Scottish Country Dance Club will be holding their Visitors’ Choice Open Night dance. Tickets £10 including supper. All the dances on the programme have been chosen by our visitors. We will be dancing to the music of the Neil Barron Duo. The Club meets every Thursday at the same time and place, and welcomes dancers old and new. For further information, ring Pat on 01484685072.